Product Development Engineer

Product Development Engineer

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Company Profile : American Trailer World ("ATW") is a leading diversified manufacturer, retailer and distributor of professional and consumer grade trailers, parts, and accessories. ATW, headquartered in the Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas area, is North America's largest vertically integrated trailer manufacturer. The company was formed through the combination of Big Tex and American Trailer Works in 2016. Its nationally recognized brands include Big Tex Trailers, CM Truckbeds, PJ Trailers, BWise Trailers, Carry-On Trailer, Dakota Bodies, RC Trailers, BigTex Trailer World, and TexTrail. ATW operates several manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and retail stores. Its products are sold to dealers, retailers, Big Box retailers and OEMs, all of which serve a variety of end markets including agriculture, construction, landscaping, recreational, automotive, and general industrial markets.

Job Summary

We are looking for a talented product engineer to facilitate the design and manufacturability of our next line of exciting products. As a product engineer, you will be working closely with the design team to create industry-relevant products that meet company specifications. You should have excellent communication skills, technology insights and application, analysis and design abilities, proficiency with design software such as SolidWorks, and advanced troubleshooting skills. A top-notch product engineer will transform ideas into high-end products that perfectly meet the needs of our customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a crucial contributor through the entire product development lifecycle from initial project orientation, design, development, prototyping and production.
• Develop technology-based design ideas and concepts based on technology research.
• Create sketches and visualizations of innovative applications, including rough technology and product designs using sketches and computer software.
• Assist in development of product configuration, production, and release; coordinate with Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing and Sales to ensure a smooth introduction.
• Evaluate application feasibility and provide recommendations to the team; compile test data and technical reports to support product validation and improvement.
• Participate in cross-functional teams that own the action plans to deliver commercial products.
• Be an accountable partner in design, development, and prototyping; collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop media, instruction, or visual content for new product launches.
• Create designs and specifications using computer-software modeling techniques to ensure products conform to engineering design.
• Coordinate with sourcing / procurement team to identify and qualify appropriate materials and components; write Bill of Materials and ensure delivery to market timelines is accurate.

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